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Study: Children raised by same-sex couples happier, healthier
A new study conducted by the University of Melbourne in Australia finds that children of same-sex parents enjoy better levels of health and wellbeing than their peers from traditional family units. Described as the largest study of its kind in the world, researchers surveyed 315 same-sex parents and 500 children about their physical health and social wellbeing, and found that in general…
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It’s a girl! U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, partner announce birth of daughter
DENVER — U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) has announced the birth of a new daughter named Cora. While few details of the birth were made available, the Democratic congressman from Boulder said in a statement Friday, “I think I’m going to miss the fireworks for the first time in my life, but my first daughter is far more thrilling.”
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UN resolution on ‘Protection of the Family’ excludes language on diversity
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday adopted a resolution on the “Protection of the Family” that critics say could lay the groundwork for opposing LGBT rights under international law. The resolution, tabled by 13 nations including Russia, Uganda, Egypt and China, calls on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare…
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Judge denies Texas dads parental rights to biological twin sons
FORT WORTH, Texas — A judge in Texas has denied a same-sex couple’s petition to adopt their month-old twin boys. Jason Hannah and Joe Riggs are the proud fathers of twins Lucas and Ethan, who were born of the same surrogate mother. Each biologically fathered one of the twins, and the boys — who are half-brothers — share an egg donor.
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For gay dads, two new websites help navigate joys, struggles of fatherhood
Just in time Father’s Day comes two new websites geared toward gay dads and the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Gays With Kids helps gay dads navigate fatherhood − from creating their families to raising them, and The Handsome Father offers advice, assistance and support to other men looking for resources on adoption, surrogacy and raising their family.
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Uncertainty lingers for Utah’s married, same-sex couples and their children
SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge’s ruling ordering officials to recognize gay marriages that took place in the state after a same-sex marriage ban was overturned marked a key victory for Utah gay and lesbian couples. But it doesn’t end their months-long legal limbo.
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Calif. Assembly OK’s bill to revamp birth certificates to reflect same-sex parents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lawmakers in the Assembly have approved a bill that updates birth certificates to reflect the status of same-sex parents.
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Hallmark introduces Mother’s Day cards for partners and kids with two moms
Hallmark has introduced new Mother’s Day cards, one for children with two mothers and one for “my partner”, citing the release of the new card as “a sign of the times.”
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Judge OK’s same-sex couple adoption after court says marriage ban irrelevant
BOISE, Idaho — A judge has approved a Boise woman’s adoption of two sons following an Idaho Supreme Court decision in February that said second-parent adoptions by gay couples are legal despite the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
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Suit challenging Neb. ban on same-sex couple foster care can move forward
LINCOLN, Neb. — Three same sex couples can go ahead with their lawsuit challenging a Nebraska policy preventing them and all unmarried couples from serving as foster parents, a judge ruled.